Graduate Intern - Electric Transmission Planning - Strategic Studies
Date: Oct 14, 2021
Location: GLEN ALLEN, VA, US, 23060
Company: Dominion Energy
At Dominion Energy we love our jobs. That’s right. Love. Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate. These are exciting days for energy companies, and Dominion Energy aims to shape the future of energy in America. We are looking at all of our work with fresh eyes, retooling everything we do, in every part of the company, to operate more sustainably and to deliver energy more reliably than ever. We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers who can help shape the culture of a forward-looking company that’s proud of its rich legacy. Are you a change agent? Do you think differently? Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered “yes,” then read on!
Job Summary
Dominion Energy is seeking a 2022 Graduate Student Summer Intern to be a part of the Electric Transmission Planning & Strategic Initiatives team. The selected candidate will provide technical support to the transmission planners and the transmission modeling group. Candidates should have a strong electrical engineering or computer engineering background and possess strong knowledge of engineering principles and practices, preferably in electric power systems. A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as PSS\E, Python, Power Gem’s TARA, ASPEN One-liner, etc., is also preferred.
Job activities may include:
- Power system modeling and analysis: steady state load flow studies, transient dynamic studies, and electromagnetic simulations
- Perform evaluation, design, engineering, and support activities related to advanced power systems technologies such as SVCs, STATCOMs, Synchronous Condensers, and HVDC.
- Assisting in the development, maintenance, and enhancement of computer-based tools for the Electric Transmission Planning team
- Power System Network Model Validation, Merging and Management.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
Must have earned a bachelor’s degree in an engineering field and be accepted to and working on a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in engineering (preferred fields include electrical engineering or computer engineering with a concentration in power systems) from an ABET accredited Graduate-level Engineering program at a four year or post-graduate college or university.
- Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive a company vehicle.
- General understanding of AC/DC fundamentals, and including an understanding of three-phase power systems, the power grid, and the electric transmission system
- General knowledge and understanding of substation components and their functions
- Must possess good communication skills, written and oral
- Ability to read and interpret substation and transmission operating one-line diagrams, and relay functional drawings
- General understanding of the protection principles and practices for transmission lines, distribution feeders, and major substation equipment
- A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as PSS\E, Python, Power Gem’s TARA software, Aspen One-Liner, etc.
- Self-motivator who can work cooperatively in a team environment, but is comfortable independently seeking knowledge and information
Education Requirements
Must have earned a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field and be accepted to and working on a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in engineering (preferred fields include electrical engineering or computer engineering with a concentration in power systems) from an ABET accredited Graduate-level Engineering program at a four year or post-graduate college or university.
- Candidates must have a graduation date of Spring 2025.
- Candidates must have a 3.2 minimum GPA.
- Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive a company vehicle.
Test Description
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Other Information
We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.
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